The Southwest, including Southern Nevada, has a significant amount of Native American Petroglyph / Rock Art Sites. Our web site will concentrate on the rock art of Southern Nevada which extends back over 1500 years, and was typically created by either the Paiute, Shoshone, Chemehuevi, or the Anasazi people.

Preservation through Education

We believe that rock art on public lands does not - and should not - belong to just a few select people or groups. However, due to the fragile nature of many rock art sites, it is not realistic to have a large number of people visiting most of them. What we are attempting to do with our website is to provide visual access where those with the interest or the curiosity can go to see and appreciate a small piece of Native American history. Our beliefs are that by educating people to the historical significance of the rock art, people will be more inclined to respect, and preserve, the sites for the enjoyment of everyone for a long, long time.

Buffington Pockets 6

Buffington Pockets is a short drive from Valley of Fire and can be located on most topo maps. It can be accessed from the Bitter Springs Back Country Byway and unless it has changed in the last few years the road has sections that require a high clearance 4WD vehicle. I would recommend calling the local BLM office for road information prior to travel.

Along with the rock art Buffington is a great place for a hike, a picnic and just kicking back and enjoying the scenery.